Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Grays Court, York
In or near York.
Grays Court, York — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- York · 1.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Grays Court in York, the nearest railway station is York, located 1.1 km away. Entry is paid, and please note that the venue is not wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is YO1 7JL.
About
Grays Court, York is a Grade I-listed building in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
Treasurer's House in York is a historic townhouse transformed into a show home filled with antiques and art. Visitors can join guided tours to explore its unique rooms and learn about its past residents, as well as enjoy the award-winning garden adjacent to York Minster.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Grays Court is a Grade I listed house in York, England. The house is within the city walls near York Minster. Dating back in part to 1080 and commissioned by the first Norman Archbishop of York to provide the official residence for the Treasurers of York Minster, it is one of the oldest continuously occupied dwellings in the United Kingdom.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The house was surrendered to the Crown on 26 May 1547 and William Cliffe, the last of the medieval Treasurers, was made dean of Chester. The first post-Reformation owner was Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset. He was given the house in 1547 by Edward VI, the son of Henry VIII. The Sterne Room was built in mid 18th century for Jaques Sterne, Precentor and Canon Residentiary of the Minster and uncle of Laurence Sterne. The marble plaque on the fireplace is of Augusta, wife of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and mother of George III. The house became "Gray's Court" when William and Faith Gray moved into the house in Minster Yard in 1788. Life at the house was recorded by Faith Gray who was a keen…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.9633, -1.0807
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO1 7JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Phone
- +44 1904 624247
- Nearest railway station
- York — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5598345 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Grays Court, York (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grays Court, York?
- Grays Court, York is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 7JL), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is Grays Court, York?
- Grays Court, York — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grays Court, York?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO1 7JL.
- Who owns Grays Court, York?
- Grays Court, York is owned by Private (since 2005).
- Is Grays Court, York a listed building?
- Grays Court, York is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- How do I get to Grays Court, York?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO1 7JL.